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Originally Posted by TiltonBB
I don't believe that marina fuel is "treated" or anything different than the gas you can get at a gas station.
Although some marinas tell you that they are selling the mid-grade gas instead of just regular gas, in many cases I doubt that too. I just think it is an excuse to charge more for regular gas. Pardon me for being a skeptic.
As with cars, buying any more octane than is required by the engine manufacturer is a waste of money.
People who always buy high octane gas for their car that calls for regular gas are only accomplishing two things:Wasting money and fooling themselves. It accomplishes nothing.
I have had boats that hold anywhere from 40 to 240 gallons of gas. Any time that they have been moved on a trailer, and pass a gas station, I fill them with gas and it is always just regular. There is no need to spend another nickel and they run fine.
The only time I ever treat gas is to put Sta-Bil in the last tank full prior to winter. I could be wrong, but this has worked for me for the last 50 years so I think I will stick with it!
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There are few cars out there that need it, but most cars will adjust timing on the fly based on what you put in. Same with boat motors.
Marina probably has to display the octane legally somewhere.
I never used much gas so I just paid it for convenience. But yeah, if I can fill it up before it goes in the lake, you bet.
I'm sure the Marina's pay through the nose for insurance, extra testing etc.
I just put Sta-Bil in last tank too. Never had a problem. Two boats ~20 years each.